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# Surtitles (Captions for Theatre)

Captioning Live Theatre can be a challenge, especially if actors are not using microphones. The simple way around this is to use software which supports generating Surtitles. 

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Surtitles are captions which appear above, or beside the stage in live theatre productions. You can read more about Surtitles [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surtitles).
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A variety of software exists to create Surtitles, this includes, but is not limited to:

* [Qstit](https://subtitles.nova-cinema.org/home.en.php) (free)
* [Glypheo](http://www.glypheo.com/) (free)
* [Panthea](https://panthea.com/software/) ($110 per show)
* [Captitles](https://www.captitles.com/) (free)
* [Subtivals](http://subtivals.org/) ($150 lifetime - free linux)

To use Surtitle software you will need to have access to your script as a line by line text file, or you will need to scan and edit your script. 

If you are interested in learning more about surtitles, please reach out to us using our [Contact Form](https://kfovfnyc9qy.typeform.com/to/JPFbfyjp). 


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